The state government in June allotted 750 acres at a token price of Rs.1 for each acre. It would provide the required infrastructure like assured water, power and roads, Reddy said.

The NTPC-BHEL project would enable setting up of around 400 ancillary units, giving a big boost to the industrialization in the backward Rayalaseema region.

Meanwhile, the chairman and managing director of NTPC-BHEL Joint Venture Power Projects, C.P. Singh, called on the chief minister here and discussed the arrangements for the prime minister's visit.

The chief minister urged the NTPC-BHEL Power Project chief to complete the first phase of the project by 2011-2012 and the second phase by 2013-14.

C.P. Singh said the project will enable setting up of more than 400 ancillary units giving big boost to the industrialization providing huge employment opportunities in the region.